There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to McLean by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
3h 57m$59–436Drive 209.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to McLeancar 209.1 mi
3h 38m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 53m$41–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 15m$119–190
Virginia to McLean by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to McLean is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to McLean is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to McLean. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via H St NE+Union Station Garage, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Virginia and McLean is 130 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Virginia to McLean, including transfers.
Virginia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to McLean is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to McLean is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Virginia to McLean.
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